Jerome Anderson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1953 Mullens, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | August 1, 2009 (aged 55) Helsingborg, Sweden |
| High school | Mullens (Mullens, West Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | West Virginia (1972–1975) |
| NBA Draft | 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53rd overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 1975–1978 |
| Career history | |
| 1975–1976 | Boston Celtics |
| 1976–1977 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1977–1978 | West Virginia Wheels |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerome Anderson (born October 9, 1953 – died August 1, 2009) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He was born in Mullens, West Virginia.
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Jerome Anderson's Basketball Journey
Jerome Anderson was a talented basketball player. He stood 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters) tall. He played as a guard. A guard is a player who usually brings the ball up the court. They also help set up plays and score points.
College Years
Jerome went to West Virginia University. He played for their basketball team, the West Virginia Mountaineers. He played there from 1972 to 1975.
Becoming a Pro Player
After college, Jerome was chosen in the 1975 NBA Draft. The NBA Draft is where professional basketball teams pick new players. The Boston Celtics picked him in the third round. Another league, the ABA, also picked him. The San Diego Sails chose him in their draft.
Playing in the NBA
Jerome Anderson played two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Boston Celtics in 1975-1976. Then he played for the Indiana Pacers in 1976-1977.
He helped the Boston Celtics win an NBA championship in 1976. This means his team won the league's final series. It was a big achievement for him. During his NBA career, he scored about 2.6 points per game.
Coaching and Playing Abroad
After his time in the NBA, Jerome moved to Europe. He played and coached basketball in countries like Sweden and Norway.
As a coach, he had great success. He led the Ulriken Eagles team to a BLNO Championship in 2007. The BLNO is the top basketball league in Norway.
Later Life
Jerome Anderson passed away in Helsingborg, Sweden. He was 55 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jerome Anderson para niños
